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The Watershed Alliance of Adams County will hold its annual meeting at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Members and anyone interested in learning about watershed protection in Adams County are invited to attend. This year’s annual meeting will feature a
Randy Phiel, chairman of the Adams County Commissioners, has been honored with the 2023 Jim Getty “Spirit of Gettysburg” Award – a recognition given annually by Destination Gettysburg, the official destination marketing organization of Adams County. Phiel was one of nine nominees for the award – each nomination coming from a partnering business or community
By Stephanie Trout Spring is on the horizon, bringing with it thoughts of new beginnings. Mother Nature will start to make her grand entrance as flowers push through the dirt, robins sing, and trees blossom. The days will start to get longer, and the temperature will begin to rise. Many people will shake off the
Cumberland Township Police are warning the community of a current scam targeting elderly citizens. An elderly female reported that she was almost the victim of a scam phone call. The caller pretended to be her grandson and told her he was in a vehicle crash. The caller used high pressure tactics and claimed that he
Visitors May Now Drive Directly to the Farm GETTYSBURG, PA – Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce that tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Saturday, April 1, 2023, for the Spring and Summer season. Individuals, families, and groups with fewer than 20 people can now drive directly to the site. April
The Gettysburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is celebrating Women’s History Month by displaying Mamie Eisenhower’s Dress at the World War II American Experience Museum in Gettysburg every weekend this month. Mamie was an honorary regent of Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR, and she donated a cocktail dress to them in the 1960s. Also
Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s first Educational Speakers program for 2023 will feature Ron Kirkwood, author of “Too Much for Human Endurance: The George Spangler Farm Hospitals and the Battle of Gettysburg.” The talk will be held on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the historic G.A.R. Hall on 53 East Middle Street in Gettysburg,
The Gettysburg Adams Kiwanis Club heard from the Land Conservancy of Adams County at their March 13 meeting as part of the club’s continuing monthly speaker series. Pictured, from left, are Laura McMahon, Kiwanis president; Betsy Meyer, vice president of LCAC; Sarah Kipp, LCAC conservation director; and Erica Duffy, secretary and LAOC board member. The
The Land Conservancy of Adams County (LCAC) held its 27th Annual Dinner meeting at the Gettysburg Hotel on March 9. Landowners who preserved their properties in 2022 were honored and new board members were elected. The Land Conservancy seeks to preserve the rural character of Adams County through the negotiation of Conservation Easements. An easement is
by Robyn Woods When I was a kid, we would get the Scholastic catalog to take home. This paper catalog had all of the new scholastic books that were available to be ordered. I would sit at home and circle all the books that I wanted. My mom would then go through the titles and
Outstanding artwork created by Gettysburg College students during the 2022-2023 academic year is selected by artist Frederick Wright Jones, Associate Prof. of Art, Muhlenberg College. Juried Student Exhibition will be held in the Main Gallery with works on display March 24 – April 15, with a Juror’s Talk and awards set for March 24 at
GETTYSBURG, MARCH 13, 2023: Local food equity nonprofit, The Gleaning Project, will host its tenth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Friday, April 21, from 4 PM-7 PM in Plank Gym at Gettysburg College with the help of our presenting sponsor WellSpan Health. Tickets are on sale now online at https://thegleaningproject.org/emptybowls Empty Bowls is a
Gettysburg, PA – The Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) will launch its 2023 farmers market season on Saturday, April 29, from 8 am-1 pm. The farmers market will be newly located at the Gettysburg Rec Park, at 545 Long Lane in Gettysburg. Adams County Farmers Market organizers anticipate an excellent market season at the new
Harrisburg, PA – Motorists in Adams County are advised they may encounter traffic disruptions next week at a bridge replacement project on Route 116 (Hanover Road) in Adams County. The bridge spans the South Branch of Conewago Creek between Geiselman Road in Union Township and Water Drive/Easton Way in Conewago Township. Weather permitting, the contractor will set
Healthy Adams Bike/Pedestrian Inc. (HABPI) will be unveiling a plaque honoring founding Board member Tom Jolin on Friday, March 17 at 10:00 AM at the Susan Naugle Bridge on West Middle Street in Gettysburg. The public is invited to attend this brief ceremony. The Bridge is located between Foursquare Church and Codori Memorials. Jolin was
Beginning April 7, 2023, the historic David Wills House will reopen, free of charge, Friday to Sunday, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Effective June 17, 2023, operations will expand to Thursday to Sunday, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Effective August 18, 2023, operations will return to operating Friday to Sunday, from 1 pm to
Spring is near, and the Gettysburg Garden Club is preparing for its Spring Plant Sale at the Gettysburg Fire Hall on May 20. As in previous years, the club is requesting used green or black plastic flowerpot donations. The pots can be round or square and must be four inches or larger. Please do not
by Sharon Lentzner During these past three years, we may not have all experienced or taken notice of the many wonderful events happening around us. As president of the Friends of the Littlestown Library, I would like to share one of those events with you. This year our town celebrated the 11th anniversary of the
The Gettysburg Adams Kiwanis Club’s monthly speakers series will continue on Monday, March 13, with a program by Sarah Kipp, Betsy Meyer, and Erica Duffy from the Land Conservancy of Adams County. The program will begin with a short film, Roads, Rivers, and the Land in Between. It will be followed by a discussion about
Permanent crossing and turn restrictions at Glenwood Road, temporary restrictions at Golf Course Road/Range End Road Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that work is set to resume next week on a resurfacing and safety improvement project on Route 15 from just south of York Springs in Adams County to just
Gettysburg Major Rita Frealing has recognized March as American Red Cross Month in Gettysburg. Frealing presented a proclamation to American Red Cross Central PA Chapter board member Jason Bugg.
by Sherry Feeser In just a few short weeks, the temperatures will, hopefully, be increasing, and many of us will be looking for something to do outside. Several of the libraries in the Adams County Library System will have you covered. We will be placing StoryWalks outside several library branches. StoryWalks are fun for all
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will introduce its 26th Annual Art Auction with a wine-and-cheese First Friday Artists’ Reception at the Adams County Arts Council (125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg) from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 7. This is your chance to meet many of this year’s generous donor-artists and see the artwork
by Mary Lou Berg The Friends of the New Oxford Area Library (NOAL) have been a partof the New Oxford Area Library since September 1982. The NOAL wasthe first Branch of the Adams County Library System (ACLS) to beestablished. Our mission is to provide a helping hand, promote and assist with thedevelopment of our Library.
Jeffrey Gabel, the Founding Executive Director of Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater, announced today that he will retire in early January 2024 after 20 years of dedicated service. “It has been a privilege and pleasure to build ‘the grandest small-town theater in America,’ which has been so generously supported by the college and the community,” said
THE SKINNY STORYIn a back-and-forth top-10 battle that lived up to its billing, seventh-ranked Gettysburg had the final say, tallying four times in the final 8:25 to topple No. 1 Salisbury, 12-10. THE LEADERS• Jack Dunleavy (New Providence, N.J./Seton Hall Prep) led the Bullets with six goals, including the final three.• Chase Morgan (Canandaigua, N.Y./Canandaigua) backstopped the defense with
The Adams County Arts Council will feature the opening exhibitions of Geoffrey Thulin, Sally Becker, Dan Bielecki, and Judy Pyle on Friday, March 3, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the ACAC’s Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Of Earth and Cosmos, a collection of
by Erica Duffy Adams County Public Libraries are a vital part of our community’s learning network. FunFest is our free event that celebrates the kick-off into SummerQuest, the ACLS summer learning program. We encourage children and families to attend FunFest to learn more about SummerQuest. The program provides children the opportunity to experience everything the
Adams County Commissioner Marty Qually will officially announce his bid for re-election on Monday, March 3, at the Adams County Democratic Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. Qually is seeking his fourth term as County Commissioner. “Over the past eleven years it has been an honor serving the people of Adams County. While this board has
Zach Tipton, senior swim team captain at Gettysburg High School, has committed to continue his academic and swimming career at Washington College in Charleston MD, where he will major in biology as part of their pre-med program on a Presidential Scholarship. At GHS, Tipton had his best times in the 100 breaststroke (1.00.04) and 200 indvidual
Are you in need of a fun, leisurely day out with fellow animal lovers? The Adams County SPCA is presenting a day trip to the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV. Buses will leave on Sunday March 26 at 9:00 a.m. from the Gettysburg Wal-Mart parking lot at 1270 York Rd., Gettysburg. Buses will return
THE SKINNY STORYGettysburg shot 56.3 percent in the first half to build a 20-point lead and kept Franklin & Marshall at arm’s length in the second half for a 71-51 win in the Centennial Conference tournament first-round game. THE LEADERS• Jordan Stafford (Galloway, N.J./St. Joseph Hammonton) led the Bullets with 17 points and nine rebounds.• Carl Schaller (Garnet Valley,
The Watershed Alliance of Adams County will host an event designed to inform and educate local residents concerning what went into the recent rehabilitation of Culp Run. Attendees will hear directly from the team who did the work, beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, downstairs at the Ag Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd.,
The Gettysburg College Democrats are sponsoring a panel on climate change featuring Professor Sarah Principato from Environmental Studies, and Professors James O’Brien and Rimyvidas Baltaduonis from Economics. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, February 21 from 6:00-7:30 PM in Joseph Theater in Breidenbaugh Hall on the Gettysburg campus. Breidenbaugh Hall is located directly across
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater embarks on The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon Saturday, March 25, at 3 p.m. with Enchantment Theatre Company’s new live production that takes the whole family on an imaginative journey. Tickets are available now at the Majestic Theater Box Office, and discounts are available for children. “The Majestic is
The Adams County Arts Council is accepting entries to the 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibition to be held June 1 – June 23, 2023, in the Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College. Any person over the age of 18 is eligible to submit work for consideration by juror Lauren Nye, Director of Exhibitions, Susquehanna Art Museum. The
By Robert Brown Have you ever wandered into your local library in the hopes of finding books organized by a theme or a topic? You may not have realized it, but libraries do this all the time with their displays. When you see a display in the library, know that someone has taken the time
YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County’s Chief Executive Officer Tymia Q. Green resigned last week, according to the organization. The YWCA announced Green submitted her resignation on Friday afternoon and Advocacy Director Nancy Lilley will serve as interim chief executive officer until further notice. Green was hired following the resignation of Executive Director Dotty Dalphon in
Gettysburg and Adams county residents will be receiving their annual tax bills in the next few weeks. Gettysburg Tax Collector Lisa Angstadt explains: The Occupation Tax is charged to every Gettysburg borough resident who is currently employed and the amount is based on the occupation reported to the County Tax Services office. If a resident is unemployed or
The second session of the Democracy for American/Adams County Democratic Committee trainingprogram for candidates and campaign team members will be held this Friday, February 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. The topics include messaging, the press, and social media. An RSVP is not required, but appreciated so
The Adams County Planting Partnership will host a live-stake workshop at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, on Saturday, March 4,from 10-11:30 a.m. Live staking involves harvesting a dormant cutting from a donor tree and simply inserting it into the ground, where it will root and develop into
On the 2023 Black Balloon Day, March 6, the Adams County Overdose Awareness Taskforce (OATF) will be on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to honor those lost to overdose. The event will draw attention to the tens of thousands of annual deaths related to opioid abuse and addiction in the
Gettysburg, PA (February 9, 2023) – Main Street Gettysburg has been selected to participate in a new small business resiliency audit and resources pilot program. In partnership with Main Street America, Pennsylvania Downtown Center, and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Main Street Gettysburg will serve an important role in creating new tools to assist
An unexploded ordnance shell dating from the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg was discovered today at the Gettysburg National Military Park. The shell was found within the area of rehabilitation currently occurring around Little Round Top. The U.S. Army 55th Ordnance Disposal Company Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from Fort Belvoir, VA gently washed off the mud
by Jessica Lagonsky One of the best pieces of my job is selecting books to purchase for the Adams County Library System. I think I can speak for my colleagues when I say there is great joy in connecting the community with a new favorite book or author, as well as making sure the latest
The Adams County Office of Voter Registration and Elections has announced the complete list of offices that are available for candidates in the 2023 municipal primary in May. The list contains hundreds of positions including, County Commissioner, Register & Recorder, Prothonotary, Controller, and Coroner, District Judges, Borough Council Members, Tax Collectors, Township supervisors, auditors, and
Dozens of singer-songwriters, and bands of all sizes, shapes, and sounds will spread out across the region this weekend in support of cancer research. All events are free, but your donations are expected. Here’s a complete sked: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10TH, 2023 Appalachian Brewing Company Battlefield259 Steinwehr Ave – Gettysburg – All Ages6:00pm – Beelzebob And
Artists and crafters, this is your chance to feature your art, business, organization, or group! Create your one of a kind recycled art piece, turning trash into an artistic treasure. Be creative and feature your talents at the Adams Rescue Mission’s upcoming Upcycled Art Show and Silent Auction. There is no entry fee, and all
The Adams County Planting Partnership—an initiative of the Adams County Conservation District and the Watershed Alliance of Adams County—has partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership to distribute more than 10,000 free native tree and shrub seedlings this spring to Adams County residents who request them. More than 25 species of
Gettysburg Borough Council member and Executive/Artistic Director of the Gettysburg Community Theatre Chad-Alan Carr has been elected as a board member of the newly-formed nonprofit Keystone Equality. Keystone Equality is a nonpartisan organization formed to mobilize awareness of statewide LGBTQ political issues. Keystone Equality will endorse candidates for public office, mobilize LGBTQ voters, and become a
The Gettysburg Adams Kiwanis monthly speaker’s series will resume on Monday, Feb. 13, with a program by John Noullet and Jayne Miller, both mental health care professionals at WellSpan Philhaven. The program will focus on the de-stigmatization of mental health issues, specifically suicide prevention. Noullet has worked for WellSpan Philhaven since 2003. He worked as
The Upper Adams School District (UASD) received an anonymous bomb threat on a document earlier today. UASD administrators immediately notified police and began dismissing all UASD students and adults from schools and campuses as a precautionary measure. Biglerville Police, in conjunction with Pennsylvania State Police, searched all UASD schools and facilities with the assistance of bomb-sniffing
by Jeff Cann I sent Matt Haig a tweet. What are you, like thirty? How is it that you know so much about life? He’s not thirty, he’s forty-seven, but this was years ago, when I still used Twitter when I read his book The Humans. Last night I closed the cover on Haig’s book The Midnight Library. Maybe
The Pennsylvania State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) and the Healthy Pennsylvania Partnership (HPP) has selected 5 students from Gettysburg’s Vida Charter School as winners in its statewide contest to propose a state fruit and a state vegetable. The contest is designed to encourage students to understand the importance of and consume more fruits and vegetables.
The Adams County Arts Council will feature its annual Instructors Show and All County Student Show during the month of February. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, February 3, 5-7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. The Instructors Show, exhibited in the Gallery, features 2D and 3D artwork by sixteen ACAC
Gettysburg, PA (January 26, 2023) – Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater welcomes L.A. Theatre Works bringing its signature radio-theater hybrid style the historic stage with Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom on Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Written by Gregg Oppenheimer — son of I Love Lucy creator,
Harrisburg, PA – As spring wild bird migration nears, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield remind poultry owners to protect their flocks, and their neighbors’ flocks, along with the commonwealth’s economy, against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)by remaining vigilant and reviewing and implementing strong biosecurity plans and practices.
The South Mountain Audubon Society invites you to join them for a walk at Big Spring, near Newville, PA, on Saturday Jan. 28. We will meet at 9:00 am in the parking area where Big Spring Road intersects with Springfield Road just outside Newville, which is about 30 miles north of Gettysburg. We will position
The Adams County Democratic Committee and Gettysburg Area Democracy for America will host a series of four sessions designed to help candidates who are running for public office in Adams County. At each of the four sessions, a panel of speakers will help prospective candidates learn about the procedures and requirements of running for office.
YORK, PA (Jan. 24, 2023) – WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital has launched a robotic surgery program to offer minimally invasive surgical procedures to patients. Robotic-assisted surgery offers several benefits to patients, including less pain, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery, smaller scars, and improved patient satisfaction. While WellSpan patients have had access to this innovative technology at other
by Annette DeFuso One of the responsibilities I have as the Technical Services Director is to participate in collection development. More specifically, I select for purchase new adult fiction books in print for the library system. There are thousands of new novels published each year, and it can be challenging to keep up with what’s
The Historic Preservation Society of Gettysburg – Adams County (HGAC) is excited to once again be offering grants in order to help owners of historic barns maintain and preserve their barns. If you own a barn and want to be considered for a barn preservation grant in 2023, applications are now being accepted for consideration
For anyone who has thought about serving on a school board, borough council or township board of supervisors, Penn State Extension will offer a webinar, titled “Toss Your Hat in the Ring.” The webinar will take place four times: 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6; 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7; and 2-3:30 p.m.
Nominations for Destination Gettysburg’s annual “Jim Getty Spirit of Gettysburg Award” are now open, and members of the community are encouraged to submit names of individuals in the tourism industry that exemplify dedication and contribution to the Adams County tourism industry. The award was established in 2016 in recognition of Jim Getty, an Abraham Lincoln
by Sara Edmiston It’s one of the library system’s best-kept secrets that should be known by all in the county. With your library card, you have access to millions of songs (the entire Sony Music catalog) that you can stream for 3-hours daily. You can also download five songs weekly – and never have to
GETTYSBURG, PA — Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located within the first block of Lincoln Square at 49 York Street, is now in its 15th season of volunteer, educational, and performance opportunities year-round for all ages and abilities with 12 productions a year plus classes, improv, and musical cabarets. “They say never judge
TUCSON, Ariz. – Collegiate Baseball published its annual list of Division III Players to Watch for 2023 in its Jan. 6 edition and Gettysburg senior Kyle Miller (Montclair, N.J./Montclair) was among the names on the list. The outfielder was an honorable mention All-Centennial Conference (CC) selection in 2022. Starting all 36 games in which he appeared, Miller
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” These words, stated by Martin Luther King, Jr., still challenge us to be the best we can be almost 60 years after he first spoke them. As a leader in
Aimee Rohrbach, Sales and Office Manager at Musselman Wholesale Foliage Inc., is the Gettysburg Garden Club’s speaker at its January 26, 2023, monthly meeting. The meeting begins at 1:00 pm at the Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 North Stratton Street. Aimee is the third generation to manage Musselman’s Greenhouses. Her presentation will be on houseplants. The
College and college-bound students living in Adams County are encouraged to apply for 2022 – 2023 scholarships from the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania offers thirteen scholarships of $1,000 each to high school seniors and college students. Additionally, National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors announced the hiring of David Blocher as the next Township Manager. Blocher follows Ben Thomas, Jr., who retired at the end of 2022 after twelve years of service with the Township. “After an extensive search, the Board of Supervisors are confident that Dave is the right person for the
Gettysburg, PA – For the first time ever, Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation will host a sensory-friendly morning at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center on Saturday, February 4, from 9 am to 11 am. “This will be an opportunity for visitors with auditory or sensory sensitivities and their
Kierstan Belle has announced her candidacy for Ward 1 representative to the Gettysburg Borough Council. The to-be-vacant seat is currently held by council president Wesley K. Heyser, who has said he will not re-run for election. Belle was born and raised in Gettysburg and is a 2010 graduate of Gettysburg Area High School. She has
Apple farmers from Adams County are displaying their produce at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The show will continue this weekend. Entries in the apple category include a long list of fruit samples from numerous growers competing for prizes. The format allows each grower to enter multiple varieties. There are hundreds of submissions and
Adams County residents are invited to enjoy complimentary admission to the Gettysburg Heritage Center Monday, January 16th, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The museum is open to visitors from 10 am – 4 pm, with the last entrance into the exhibit area at 3:00 pm. The invitation is extended to all residents living within the
Gettysburg, PA—The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. will hold auditions by appointment only on Monday, January 30th, and Monday, February 6th, from 6-8 P.M. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 East High Street, Gettysburg. Singers interested in joining the chorus must be at least 18 years of age and able to read music. Prior choral
Looking to fulfill that “get more exercise” resolution? The Physical Fitness Task Force of Healthy Adams County has announced two fully-guided hikes for January. The first is Thursday morning, January 12th, at 9:30 A.M. at Camp Nawakwa, 1033 Nawakwa Rd, Biglerville, located northwest of Arendtsville. “This three-mile hike will be a bit more exploratory than
The 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration “From the Mountaintop” will be held on Monday Jan. 16 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Gettysburg College’s Christ Chapel. Keynote Speakers include Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing, and Taurean (Tory) Moses, the first African American member and current Vice President of the Adams County Bar Association. Musical
“From The Mountaintop,” the 41st annual Adams County Celebration of the life and work of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will take place at 7 p.m. at Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College, at 325 N. Washington Street. The event will feature two keynote speakers. Mayor Rita Frealing made history in 2021 when she became
Gettysburg, PA—Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI) invites the community to attend a celebration of Tom Jolin’s 18 years of dedicated service on its Board. Jolin is a founder of HABPI. The reception will be on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Charlie Sterner Building at the Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg. Light
Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing was honored as an outstanding elected Democratic woman at the annual Pennsylvania Democratic Women’s Federation brunch in Harrisburg in November 2022. The organization honors currently elected women from across the Commonwealth who are nominated by their local chapter. Mayor Frealing was nominated by the Adams County Federation of Democratic Women for
(Gettysburg, PA) Adams County’s Collaborating for Youth (CFY) will be hosting a FREE Family Friday Virtual Paint Night on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place virtually by way of Zoom. This Family Friday event is a part of a series of quarterly events held in the Adams County area
Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located within the first block of Lincoln Square at 49 York Street, will kick off its 15th Season when they present the contemporary musical Songs For A New World written by Jason Robert Brown with a live orchestra on stage performing this weekend only January 6-8, 2023. Performances
by Dorothy Puhl It is my privilege to serve as the current president of the Adams County Library System Board of Trustees. Like many residents of Adams County, I got my first library card as a small child and have enjoyed the library’s materials, programs, and services my whole life. Where else can you borrow
Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by canine companion Honey Bee, for a tour of the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center today to showcase new features and returning favorites focused on progress at the 2023 Farm Show. On their tour, Redding and Honey Bee visited some must-see exhibits and encouraged Pennsylvanians to
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is reminding pet owners that they are required to provide the animals with basic needs, as defined by law, or face potential animal neglect and/or cruelty charges. “Basic needs include the proper sustenance to maintain a healthy body weight, as well as clean, unfrozen water to avoid dehydration,”
(Gettysburg, PA: 1/1/2023) – Graduating Adams County high school seniors can apply for more than one hundred local scholarships through the Adams County Community Foundation Scholarship Program beginning January 1, 2023. To apply, students simply create their personal student profile and complete one application by March 15 atwww.adamscountycf.org to be automatically matched to local scholarships. Community
(Gettysburg, Pa., December 28, 2022) – Main Street Gettysburg is pleased to announce their award of a Keystone Community Grant in the amount of $50,000. Main Street Gettysburg applied to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the grant in order to support a local Façade Improvement Program. This is state funding from the
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf is reminding low-income Pennsylvanians to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to help reduce the cost of internet service. “The Affordable Connectivity Program is another opportunity to help us close the digital divide so that all Pennsylvanians can have internet service,” said Gov. Wolf. “The need for reliable, at-home internet service is
Orrtanna resident Pamela Cooper-White will lead a discussion on her 2022 book “The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide” on Friday Jan 6. from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Adams County Democratic Committee Office, 52 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. Cooper-White, PhD, MDiv, MA, PhD, LCPC,
A 101.36 acre farm that was part of the Battle of Gettysburg is for sale. The property is at 374 Cunningham Rd. The listing price is $3.5 million. According to the listing agent’s website, the property is thought to have been a mustering point of the battle. The property on Marsh Creek includes a guest
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, will be celebrating the opening First Friday reception of exhibitions by Bermudian Springs High School, Littlestown High School, and Alloway Creek Elementary School student work, Larry Brogan, Al Oussoren, and Elsie Shackleton on Friday, January 6, 5-7:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the
Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park will start the new year with events for families with special learners. “We aim to provide unique access to our park stories, artifacts, and education staff that elevates the fun and learning potential for an ever-expanding circle of kids.” explained Barbara Sanders, Education Specialist for Gettysburg National Military
Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding reminded Pennsylvania dog owners to purchase a 2023 license from their county treasurer by January 1, 2023. Licenses are not just a responsibility of owning a dog; they protect all Pennsylvania dogs and are the best way to bring your pet home quickly if it’s lost. “If you love
This festive concert, one of the most popular in the Music, Gettysburg! season, will feature the Gettysburg Children’s Choir singing classic Christmas favorites, old and new, under the leadership of director Matt Carlson. Also performing in the concert will be the Ben Jones Brass, Teresa Bowers, and Jonathan Noel. Narrators will include President Guy Erwin and
Gettysburg Alive and Gettysburg Pride are teaming up to bring New Year’s Eve back to Gettysburg with a fresh new take on a historic tradition. “We are excited to bring this time-honored tradition back to Gettysburg. There’s no party like a New Year’s party on Lincoln Square,” said event organizer Patti Robinson. Among the music,
In August the Watershed Alliance of Adams County found that the majority of Adams County streams it tested were contaminated with E.coli at levels exceeding those recommended for recreational use by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). Supported by a grant from the South Mountain Partnership, the Watershed Alliance tested twenty-one sites on ten
Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg will continue its popular Winter Lecture Series. Featuring some of the best National Park Service rangers and historians from across the region, this 10-week series of hour-long talks will examine a wide array of subjects related to the American Civil War and Gettysburg history including archeology at Little Round Top, the
Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT announced today that a bridge replacement project on Oxford Road (Route 1015) in Adams County is expected to begin next week. The bridge spans Conewago Creek between Sharrer Mill Road and Plum Run Road, about a half mile north of Route 394 in Straban Township. Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, December 19.
Totem Pole Playhouse in association with Gettysburg Community Theatre will present Thunderbird Limited’s original adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” by Carl Schurr and Wil Love on Dec. 9 at 7:30 pm at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The production will run with limited performances until Dec. 18. Featuring 34 actors, young and